Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Snoll Hatch, Kent
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Snoll Hatch. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
Common questions in Snoll Hatch
Can a landlord with a rental near Beltring station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover smaller places like Snoll Hatch?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
About our roof survey in Snoll Hatch
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Snoll Hatch, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Snoll Hatch (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Snoll Hatch
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take a building like East Peckham Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Snoll Hatch
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 4.5 miles north-west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Snoll Hatch has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Beltring station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether the building in Snoll Hatch is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN12 for roof surveys. Local streets include Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road. We also cover the places around Snoll Hatch: East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Snoll Hatch
In Snoll Hatch, that means homes and buildings near The Merry Boys pub. The closest station to Snoll Hatch is Beltring station, roughly 1 mile east. A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). The countryside around Snoll Hatch includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Snoll Hatch, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Snoll Hatch
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when booking
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.